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'Silicon cathedrals': How AI is reshaping landscapes and draining water

Built to feed AI’s endless appetite, massive data centers now consume nuclear-scale power, drain city-sized water supplies and create noise and traffic; this is the tech industry’s next big challenge

Israel Wullman | 01.09.26

Wix ends hybrid work in Israel, calls employees back five days a week

After recently allowing one workday from home, Wix will return about 3,000 employees in Israel to a full in-office workweek, citing the need for speed and shared decision-making in the AI era

Israel Wullman | 01.08.26

'Grok can put a bikini on anything': Musk’s chatbot strips people without consent

A single click on an image on X opens an editing tool that can dress, undress or alter images without consent or notice; bikini joke that quickly slid into sexualized depictions of women and children as Musk’s Grok pushes AI into a gray zone

Israel Wullman | 01.04.26

Tel Aviv to build first vertiport, paving the way for air taxis

Israel’s first vertiport will be built at Tel Aviv’s Atidim Park, initially serving medical drone deliveries with aviation authority approval, as the city prepares within three years for electric air taxis aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion

Israel Wullman | 01.01.26

Widespread outage hits Partner, knocking out internet, mobile and TV services across Israel

Users report hours-long disruptions as customer support also down; company says issue resolved, with service returning gradually; HOT Mobile and Microsoft’s Azure also experience disruptions

Israel Wullman | 12.30.25

Israelis spend more on smartphones as buyers shift toward premium

New data reveals: Israelis are paying more than the European average for new smartphones, but continue to flock to premium models; iPhone 16 tops sales, closely followed by the Galaxy S25 Ultra, though the gap with mid-range phones is narrowing

Israel Wullman | 12.29.25

Drones, data and detectives: the high-tech transformation of police work

Drones are replacing patrol cars, AI is assisting detectives and smart cameras are spotting weapons as police forces worldwide adopt battlefield-born technologies while US investors pour billions into a once-taboo market

Israel Wullman | 12.23.25

Nvidia doubles down on its 'second home' Israel, officially announces major new campus

World’s most valuable tech company unveils plans for multibillion-shekel development in northern Israel, expected to house over 10,000 employees and reshape the region’s economy; CEO Jensen Huang cites deep commitment to Israeli talent and innovation

Israel Wullman, Hila Tsion | 12.18.25

Mobileye to cut about 200 jobs, mostly in Israel, as valuation slides

Mobileye will lay off about 200 workers, mostly in Israel, cutting roughly 5% of its staff as it seeks efficiency and a sharper focus on core business; the company’s market value is down about 40% this year amid weak earnings and chip orders

Israel Wullman | 12.08.25

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IDF reveals new 'AI brigade' that will 'turn one tank into 100'

Military established a new operational-tech division named 'Bina' to lead and develop its artificial intelligence capabilities, as part of a major structural overhaul within the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate

Israel Wullman | 12.02.25

At 95%, Israel leads global AI adoption in high-tech sector

New survey finds Israeli tech workers use AI tools far above global averages, reshaping roles, boosting output and raising concerns about job security, especially among older employees and those in the periphery

Israel Wullman | 11.26.25

IDF deploys new AI system to track soldiers’ social media leaks: 'We are aware its intrusive'

New AI ‘Morpheus’ tool will scan in real time every public post and image by active duty soldiers, flagging any exposure of bases, weapons or sensitive locations to IDF information security officers

Israel Wullman | 11.26.25

Trump approves sale of advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia and UAE

Trump approved selling up to 70,000 of the world’s most advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, reversing export limits set in his previous term meant to block technology from reaching China; the administration promises strict safeguards but security experts are concerned

Israel Wullman | 11.22.25

HERE mapping car arrives in Israel to capture 3D streets for autonomous vehicles

Following Google and Apple, Finnish firm HERE has deployed a 3D mapping car in Israel to create centimeter-accurate maps for autonomous vehicles; images are encrypted and blurred of identifying details before being added to its global digital map

Israel Wullman | 11.08.25

Police seize smartwatch from ex-IDF legal chief in leak probe after phone gone missing

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, whose phone remains missing after suicide scare, provides police with device's access code, which could yield key digital evidence as investigators and forensic teams work to uncover what it holds

Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel, Israel Wullman | 11.05.25

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